Uttar Pradesh News: In a disturbing incident that has captured widespread attention, a ninth-grade student returning from college in Meerut was subjected to harassment and subsequently beaten in public. The incident was recorded and went viral, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. According to reports, the accused, identified as Mahboob, was arrested during a police encounter, during which he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.A Disturbing Encounter: Student Harassed and AssaultedThe incident unfolded when the young girl was harassed by Mahboob, who allegedly followed her and made inappropriate advances. Eyewitnesses reported that after the harassment escalated, members of the public intervened. The crowd did not hesitate to take matters into their own hands, a witness recounted, highlighting the collective outrage against such behavior. The video of the public beating quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking discussions about safety and justice for women in India.UP के मेरठ मे कॉलेज से लौटती कक्षा 9 की छात्रा को छेड़छाड़ के बाद सरेआम पीटने की वीडियो वायरल होने के बाद पुलिस ने मनचले महबूब को एनकाउंटर मे अरेस्ट किया है। महबूब की टांग मे गोली लगी है।#viralvideo #Meerut #UttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/Nma4yhCRtD— TRUE STORY (@TrueStoryUP) December 14, 2024Police Response: Encounter and Arrest of the AccusedIn response to the viral video and public outcry, local police acted swiftly. We cannot tolerate such acts of harassment, stated Meeruts Superintendent of Police, Ajay Kumar Sahni. During the police operation to apprehend Mahboob, he was shot in the leg, leading to his arrest. Authorities emphasized that this incident serves as a warning against harassment and violence towards women.This case has reignited conversations about womens safety in India, with many calling for stricter laws and better enforcement to protect victims from harassment and violence. The communitys response reflects a growing intolerance for such behaviors, as citizens demand accountability and justice for those who suffer at the hands of aggressors.
